Bhopal: The monsoon has regained momentum in Madhya Pradesh, with the Meteorological Department issuing a heavy rain and thunderstorm alert for many districts over the next 24 hours. This has raised concerns about potential waterlogging in low-lying areas and the increased risk of lightning strikes in rural regions.
The weather forecast indicates that a monsoon trough is extending from Bikaner to the Bay of Bengal, passing through Kota, Guna, and Damoh. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation active over Vidarbha and its surrounding areas is contributing to intense downpours and thunderstorms across the state.
Widespread rain forecast
Several districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall with a high possibility of lightning strikes. These include:
Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Datia, Rewa, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Mandla, Balaghat, Rajgarh, Sehore, and Raisen.
An alert for very heavy rain has been issued for the districts of Betul, Harda, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Alirajpur, Dhar, and Pandhurna.
Other districts that are also likely to experience significant rainfall are Vidisha, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Sheopur Kalan, Sidhi, Anuppur, Shahdol, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh.
Safety precautions and advisory
The Meteorological Department has advised farmers to halt their agricultural activities and take precautions to protect their crops. The public is urged to stay indoors during the rain and lightning and to avoid standing near trees and electric poles.
